Pierre Players Community Theater enriches, educates, and entertains central South Dakota by engaging volunteers and audience members in the process and product of quality theater. Our vision is to enrich lives through compelling theatrical experiences created in a collaborative and adventurous environment. We value a culture of inclusiveness, effective communication, ethical behavior, the highest artistic standards, innovation, fiscal stability, and organizational longevity. Through a season of staged productions, theatrical workshops, and a children’s theater program, we provide an outlet for community members to develop and express their creativity.
Toad of Toad Hall is an eccentric but likable chap given to "crazes." His latest craze involves motorcars. Unfortunately, he smashes them up as fast as he gets them. He even steals one for a wild ride over the countryside. Naturally, this gets him into a great deal of trouble. His dear friends Badger, Rat and Mole do their best to help, but their efforts aren’t enough, and Toad ends up in prison... after an uproarious courtroom scene. Little Players presents "Mr. Toad's Mad Adventures" based on Kenneth Grahame’s "Wind in the Willows" and adapted by Vera Morris on Friday and Saturday, July 18-19, at 7 p.m. CDT and Sunday, July 20, at 2 p.m. CDT.
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A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. PPCT will hold auditions for "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House. There are parts for five women, 12 men, plus several extras. Doubling of some small roles is possible. Show dates are Oct. 3-5 and 9-11, 2025, with a pay-what-you-can performance on Oct. 1, 2025. For more information, contact Director Michael Pangburn at 605-222-9138 or mrpangburn@gmail.com
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Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally woke teaching artists scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month. PPCT will hold auditions for "The Thanksgiving Play" by Larissa FastHorse on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House. There are parts for two men and two women. Show dates are Dec. 5-7 and 11-13, 2025, with a pay-what-you-can performance on Dec. 3, 2025. For more information, contact Director Alisa Bousa at 605-280-3700 or ademers@pie.midco.net.
South Dakota Arts Council support is provided with funds from the state of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
12Jun
Step into a world of rhymes, whimsy, and wonder at Camp Seuss-on-Stage! This one-of-a-kind summer drama camp brings the imaginative universe of Dr. Seuss to life through acting, storytelling, and creative play. Campers going into grades 3–5 in the fall will explore favorite Seussian characters, from Horton the Elephant to the Sneeches, while learning the basics of theater—movement, voice, improvisation, and scene work. Throughout the week, campers will collaborate to create their own wacky, whimsical performance inspired by Dr. Seuss’s stories and style. With colorful costumes, playful props, and lots of laughter, each day will be filled with fun, creativity, and self-expression. At the end of camp, families are invited to a special showcase where our young performers will share their Seuss-tacular show! No prior theater experience needed—just bring your imagination and a love for silly stories! Summer camp dates are June 23-27, 2025, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. CDT at the Grand Opera House. The fee is $15, and space is limited to 25 students. Please register by June 18, 2025. Learn more.
06Mar
Pierre Players offers scholarships for post-secondary education and theater workshops for all ages. Post-secondary scholarships are based on participation in fine arts programs, activities and events. Pierre Players participation is given preference. The deadline to apply for a post-secondary scholarship is March 31, 2025. Pierre Players also offers scholarships for theater-related camps and workshops in South Dakota for students to develop their theater skills. Camp/workshop scholarships are based on Little Players involvement, as well as other fine arts programs. Learn more.
23Jan
Now is the time to score the lowest prices of the season and the EXCLUSIVE opportunity to reserve your seats before the box office opens! Regular Ticket Prices are $20/advance, $25/day of performance, $15/student anytime. A Double Pass at $120 gets you two tickets for each show at $15 each! That's a fun night out for you and a friend, coworker, neighbor or family member. A Single Pass at $65 is one ticket for each show at $16.25 each. A classic option for folks who want the ease of one payment for the whole season. Student Passes at $50 give our youth, the future of theater, each show at $12.50! View the 2025 season schedule. Purchase your season pass.
11Nov
PPCT invites the public to a creative, hands-on Mask-Making Workshop led by local artist and volunteer Blake Messegee. This unique workshop will guide participants through crafting custom masks using accessible materials.
The workshop will be held Dec. 15, 17 and 18, 2024 at 6-8 p.m., with each session exploring a different aspect of the mask-making process. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a first-timer, this workshop is open to individuals age 14 and older.
The workshop cost is $25, with an early bird cost of $20 if you register by Dec. 10, 2024. Space is limited, so sign up early to reserve your spot! Register here
